Packers stick in Wild Card with dominant win over Patriots

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - NOVEMBER 8: Matthew Golden #0 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on November 8, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The Green Bay Packers stayed ahead of the teams chasing them in the wild card picture this week thanks to their big win over the New England Patriots. They didn’t get a ton of help, though, so the picture remains convoluted.

The Minnesota Vikings don’t play until Monday night, but the Detroit Lions won on Sunday to keep pace. The Chicago Bears play Sunday night.

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In the Wild Card, the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams both won to get to 5-4 and stay on Green Bay’s heels.

NFC playoff standings

1. San Francisco 49ers (7-1)
2. Minnesota Vikings (6-1) Monday Night Football
3. New York Giants (5-2-1)
4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-5, 1-0 vs CAR+NO) – Sunday Night Football
5. Detroit Lions (6-2, 4-1 NFC)
6. Chicago Bears (6-2, 4-2 NFC) – Sunday Night Football
7. Green Bay Packers (6-3)
8. Seattle Seahawks (5-4, 2-1 NFCW)
9. Los Angeles Rams (5-4, 0-2 NFCW)
10. Dallas Cowboys (4-5)
11. Carolina Panthers (3-5, 1-1 NFCS)
12. New Orleans Saints (3-5, 0-1 NFCS)
13. Atlanta Falcons (3-6, 3-3 NFC)
14. Arizona Cardinals (3-6, 2-5 NFC)
15. Washington Commanders (2-5-1)

16. Philadelphia Eagles (2-7)

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